Join the Ice Bathing Community in Manchester
On this page you will find out where like-minded people in Manchester meet for cold water immersion. If no local group is active yet, you can easily start one yourself by adding your ice bathing location to our map. You can also join our Telegram community and follow the ice bathing group in Manchester there.
Add your ice bathing location to our interactive map to find more like-minded people nearby:
Popular Ice Bath Locations in Manchester
- Medlock River & surrounding canals: Some enthusiasts carefully use sections of the river and canals for short cold plunges, following local safety guidelines.
- Heaton Park Lido: Outdoor swimming facilities offering winter swimming opportunities for the dedicated community.
- Chorlton Water Park: A popular natural spot where people practice cold water immersion throughout the year.
- Salford Quays / The Lowry area: Certain controlled spots are used by experienced cold water swimmers for urban ice bathing.
How many ice bathers are there in Manchester?
Manchester is one of England’s largest cities with about 554,000 residents spread across an area of roughly 115 km² (approx. 4,813 inhabitants per km²). The city is in Greater Manchester and features rivers, canals, and reservoirs suitable for cold water activities.
If we assume that about 1.5% of the population practice ice baths regularly, this means around 8,310 ice bathers in Manchester. Statistically, this splits into about 4,155 women and 4,155 men who regularly or occasionally take the plunge into the cold water.
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